Dean Pond
Monson, Massachusetts
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42°6'4.3"N 72°16'12.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Massachusetts |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Monson, Massachusetts
- Head east on Harrison Ave toward Main St (236 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Main St (1.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Wales Rd (0.4 mi)
- Slight left onto Munn Rd (1.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Dean Pond Rd/Sutcliff RdContinue to follow Dean Pond Rd(1.2 mi)
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